Wednesday, November 27

'Chepo' de la Torre sees Mexico with medal options at the Tokyo Olympics


Former Mexican coach, José Manuel de la Torre, trusts that ‘ El Tri ‘has opportunities to get a record similar to that of London 2012. The strategist considers that the Aztec team has a large squad

‘Chepo’ de la Torre ve a México con opciones de medalla en los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio
The Mexican team shares a group with France, Japan and South Africa.

Photo: Refugio Ruiz / Getty Images

Wilson Flórez

Through an interview for ESPN Digital, the former Mexican coach, José Manuel ‘Chepo ‘de la Torre , confessed to being very optimistic about the squad that will represent Mexico in the next Olympic Games. De la Torre assured that this selection has a similar level to the one that participated in London 2012 and won the gold medal . The Mexican coach is confident that these young people will be able to transcend the first phase of the tournament.

A few hours ago the group that ‘El Tri’ will occupy in these Olympic Games was defined. Chance led them to be part of Group A, along with the teams of Japan, South Africa and France . De la Torre commented that right off the bat the group is not easy at all.

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“Players what who participate in this competition are practically professionals and all the teams are strong . It will not be easy at all, but I think that the group that Mexico is in, is the most complete ”.

José Manuel believes that the players are in the abilities to transcend the round, despite the level of their opponents. “ Mexico has a very good roster , a very good team, very good young people and I think that has a way to move forward and look for a medal ”, he assured.

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On the other hand, the coach commented that the results are the result of the good efforts that have been made and considers that this group has the conditions to go ahead and aspire to win a medal. “If we want to aspire to the best ranks worldwide (…) we have to advance. There is a team to advance and that is very clear to me . There is a good group and that can be used. I am always positive and I trust that they will succeed. I see many conditions for Mexico to aspire to a medal and, furthermore, I want it to be so ”, concluded the former Mexican coach.